The document discusses two-stroke diesel engines. A two-stroke diesel engine completes a power cycle in two strokes of the piston during one crankshaft revolution, in contrast to a four-stroke engine which takes four strokes. In a two-stroke diesel engine, intake and exhaust occur simultaneously. The engine has five basic events - intake, compression, ignition, power, and exhaust - all completed in two strokes, making it more compact than a four-stroke engine. Two-stroke diesel engines are commonly used in large ships and generators due to their efficiency.